What connection cables do I use for TV setup? I just bought a 39" Panasonic HDTV and need to hook up the external speakers.
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I'm not sure a TV is going to be able to push these properly, you need to have a receiver because they use normal speaker cable you have to strip and insert into the back crimp connectors.
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I used an audio receiver with capable surround sound. Connected tv with digital audio cable. Bought a powered sub-woofer. Great sound. So happy with price vs performance.
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Hi, did this work? I have a set of surround computer speakers, with a headphone jack style output. Looking for a cable to plug them into my TV?
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Also the receiver you will require is part of the package. Take it out of the box, hook to TV as instructed. Place speakers and your set:).
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Good speaker cables will work and connect to your receiver. I am very pleased with the sound of my Bose 301 speakers.
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I use HDMI cable and it is automatic to connect screen and speaker. If you use VGA or DVI cable, you need extra audio cable.
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Hooked mine to a receiver. Don't know what type of speaker hook ups the TV has. Sorry!
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You need the RCA 3.5 mm audio cable (adapter). Attach it to the audio out position on the TV.
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Thanks, I have bought 100ft mediabridge 16 gauge speaker wires. And was reading comments that for better sound quality and no loss, better to use end connectors as exposed wires can result in short circuit. I dont entirely agree with that, but wanted to confirm with people who have already installed speaker systems.
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They have to be hooked up to speaker terminals on an amplifier or receiver. Not sure that your TV has the power or connection to connect directly. I would connect the audio outputs to a receiver or if you are using HDMI to a receiver, just connect them to the receiver.
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I used standard composite cables to hook into my surround sound unit. HDMI cable will work also
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I don't yet own this surround unit, but I think you have to purchase a separate HDMI cable. I purchased the wrong Panasonic Blue Ray player and found it didn't have the HDMI connection, so I returned it.
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Thanks Ben. I don't know too much about speakers so I appreciate your input. I have this TV and I can tell you that there are two separate sets of cables, as you anticipated for the R & L speaker..I guess I should think about 6.1 or just get a separate center speaker. On the other hand, could you let me know if, when reading the manual, you saw anything about setting it up through the on screen menu? Some TVs can simply set the TV speaker output to center speaker..Thanks!
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Use the optical cable that comes included. One wire from bar to tv. Then change the audio setting on your TV to external.
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Any speakers that use RCA, digital optical, or 1/8 inch speaker cables. The TV has pretty good sound quality on its own, but for the best sound quality you would need a receiver in which you would hook your speaker system up to.
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I used standard "RCA audio/video cables" (you can see what these look like by searching Amazon for "Video Cables" in electronics) . I needed some longer cables so I went to my local RadioShack. These are available at most stores. These are not applicable to HD TVs. I don't know if there are adaptors available for that type of connect. Hope this helps.
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You also need what is referred to as a toslink cable. The length of it depends on how long you need to get from adaptor to the input.